{Mixing Prints} | Florals + Stripes + Leopard

- outfit details - 
sweater || Target
tee || Target
jeans || Old Navy
scarf || Target (gift)
bag || Michael Kors (gift)
ankle boots || Target (last fall)
earrings || Kendra Scott (gift)

I'm not quite sure how florals, stripes and leopard print can all come together without clashing and looking chaotic, but somehow in this outfit it works (at least to my personal liking!). This look is somewhat reminiscent of another "mixing prints" post I recently did here. The temperatures in Oklahoma still haven't quite dropped to legitimate "fall weather", but I've been bringing out my scarves, sweaters and ankle boots regardless!

Which prints do you like to mix-and-match? I'm always interested in experimenting with new combinations!

Thanks for stopping by!

Classic With A Twist

- outfit details - 
top || Target
skinnies || Target (old)
booties || Target (no longer online)
bag || Phillip Lim for Target (no longer online)

A quick post for Friday! I love a great button-down shirt - it's a classic that never goes out of style. This particular button-down shirt immediately caught my eye at Target a few months ago because it combined several of my current favorites - sequins, plaid/gingham, and the color red. It's always fun to find a classic with a twist! Target lists this shirt as "Merona Women's Favorite Shirt" on their website, and I tend to agree. There's a lot of versatility with this shirt, but my favorite way to style it is with a simple pair of black skinnies and some fun leopard booties - it's a great balance of mixing prints and adding a touch of femininity and glam. Also, I like this shirt a lot more when I button the top button - because of the sequin collar, it just adds another element of chicness to the overall look. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend! 

Target Obsessed

-outfit details-
top || Target (similar)
jeans || Target (old)
booties || Target
bag || Phillip Lim for Target
necklace || Francesca's Collections
rings || Forever 21 & Windsor
watch || Michael Kors
lips || Covergirl LipPerfection "Hot 305"
nails || Revlon Nail Enamel "Fearless"

I wore this outfit to a Ben Rector concert Reed and I attended this past weekend. We LOVE Ben Rector. It was our third time to see him together, my fourth time total. We used at least 3 of his songs throughout the course of our wedding. We're just a little obsessed.

I've noticed lately on almost a daily basis that I've been answering "Target" for any given item of clothing or accessory I'm wearing. I'm literally wearing it head-to-toe in the outfit above. So I guess that means I'm just a little obsessed with Target as well. When I find a band/artist I love, I can't help but go all out. I have the need to get every album they've ever released (on our way home from the concert, Reed and I found an album by Ben that we didn't own and immediately proceeded to download it from iTunes). I guess the same can be said for stores I love. Within reason of course. I promise I haven't bought everything from Target's fall line :).

From a serious, practical standpoint though, buying multiple items from the same line or collection at any store can make creating outfits much easier, almost to the point where they create themselves! This is such a blessing when life gets hectic, just like it's starting to become with the holidays around the corner.

Holidays. Wow. Are we really this close to Thanksgiving and Christmas??? Heaven help us :)

Thanks for stopping by, I know I've slacked over the past couple of weeks! Thanks for bearing with me! :)

Denim-On-Denim {"Dressed-Up"}

- outfit details -
top || Target
blazer || Target (in stores)
jeans || H&M
heels || Charlotte Russe
bag || Phillip Lim for Target
sunglasses || Target
nails || Essie - "Clambake"

Denim-on-denim is a great "everyday look" - it's definitely on repeat for me, especially now that fall is officially here! During the summer season, I usually kept this look simple with just the denim top and denim skinnies, along with basic sandals and my favorite gold watch. With the arrival of fall though, I like mixing this classic look up with different jackets/blazers, scarves, shoes, and other accessories. For example, in the above look, I love how the animal print blazer & red heels "pop" against the neutral denim palette - two pieces that instantly "dress up" an otherwise casual outfit.

How do YOU like to style the "denim-on-denim" look for the fall season? I'd love to hear in the comments section!

Leopard Ankle Boots

- outfit details - 

top || Target
jeans || Old Navy
boots || Target
clutch || Francesca's Collections
sunglasses || Target
cuff || Target

As I mentioned in my last post, I'm LOVING Target's fall line! I've always been a huge Target fan, but their fashion has always been hit and miss over the years in my personal experience. Their 2013 fall line, however, is most definitely a HIT! 

Adding the Sam & Libby brand has done wonders for Target's shoe line. When I saw these leopard ankle boots I knew they would become a staple in my wardrobe for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. I consider leopard to be a neutral, so there are endless possibilities for styling these boots! 

What do you guys think of Target's current fall line? I'd love to hear your opinions! Thanks for stopping by! 

Back to ("Fall") Basics

Jacket: JCPenney
Top: H&M
Jeans: Old Navy
Shoes: Chinese Laundry (Ross)
Bag: Steve Madden (Ross)
Watch: Macy's (Style Co.)
Bangles: BCBGeneration (Dillard's)
Sunnies: Simply Vera Vera Wang (Kohl's)
Lips: Covergirl LipPerfection ("Hot" - 305)

My "fall" basics...

• I love that denim jackets have a strong presence this fall! In jr. high I literally think I wore one to school almost every day. A denim jacket can instantly bring almost any casual outfit together. I like to dress up my denim jacket with heels, though flats work just as well! 

• Leopard print always seems to catch my eye, whether it's clothes, accessories, shoes, notebooks, furniture, etc. It's just so fun! Not to mention timeless. I can't think of a time when leopard print hasn't been in style. I usually prefer leopard print in smaller doses, so this scarf is perfect.

• Speaking of scarves - to me they are the number one fall/winter accessory! They're wonderful because they not only compliment outfits, but they're functional! I love the warmth they bring, especially since I'm extremely cold-natured! 

• Black. I can never have enough black. I wear it all year round! It flatters figures and goes with everything. I'm particularly fond of the black tank I'm wearing above because it's long enough to wear with leggings and helps make light-colored skinny jeans look more flattering on those of us who don't have super skinny legs ;) ...

• ...but just because I don't have super skinny legs, doesn't mean I'll stop wearing skinny jeans -  they're my favorite style! My collection of colors continues to grow. I'm currently on the hunt for a pair in burgundy! Oh, and that whole "no white after Labor Day" rule? Yeah...I don't follow that... 

• I usually go for a black bag for fall/winter, but I love my neutral, camel-colored bag above. It goes with almost every outfit and is the perfect size for carrying everything I need for my "on-the-go" lifestyle.

• A watch is probably one of the best accessories/jewelry items you can be utilizing right now. Because of their growing popularity, you can find really cute ones in nearly every price range! Though I have a silver watch and a fun mint-colored watch, my gold watch gets the most wear, hands down. 

• I used to be terrified to try red lipstick, but the more I wear it, the more I love it! It really "pops" and "wakes up" my face. It's basically like an accessory and can spice up any outfit.

Let me know what YOUR favorite fall basics are by leaving a comment below! Thanks for stopping by & spreading the word of my new blog! :) 

- Lael